The Birth of Popcorn on High Speed Video

Whether you like your popcorn spicy, coated in caramel, or boosted with bacon, it all begins the same way–with a pop. In twelve seconds, you will begin to think of that “pop” as a metamorphosis–when the tender white flesh of popcorn bursts from its kernel–thanks to a camera capable of capturing 6,200 frames every second.

A popcorn kernel’s hull is impervious to moisture, so when popcorn is heated, moisture inside the kernel turns to steam that has no way of escaping. This builds tremendous pressure and eventually the seed bursts open, whereby starch and protein become a delicious snack. Watch and enjoy.